Q. Simplify the expression. Write your answers using integers or improper fractions.4(5x−2x−4)+21xAnswer:
Distribute Terms: Distribute 4 into the terms inside the parentheses (5x−2x−4). 4×5x=20x4×(−2x)=−8x4×(−4)=−16
Combine Distributed Terms: Combine the distributed terms. 20x−8x−16
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression by combining like terms 20x and −8x.20x−8x=12xSo, we have 12x−16.
Add Term: Add the term (21)x to the simplified expression from Step 3.12x−16+(21)x
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator to combine the terms 12x and (1/2)x. The common denominator is 2. We can write 12x as (24/2)x. (24/2)x+(1/2)x
Combine Like Terms: Combine the like terms (224)x and (21)x.224x+21x=225x
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The final expression is (225)x−16.
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